The Town FilesMissaukee County, Michigan
15,207 people. The median home is worth $170,400 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $66,194.
Towns in Missaukee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake | 2,827 | $230,300 | $72,917 | 56.5 |
| Richland | 1,489 | $197,300 | $88,295 | 35.7 |
| Caldwell | 1,394 | $154,800 | $54,250 | 36.1 |
| Reeder | 1,199 | $168,400 | $69,000 | 41.6 |
| Forest | 1,184 | $164,200 | $52,581 | 38.4 |
| Riverside | 1,124 | $206,700 | $72,188 | 32.1 |
| Clam Union | 907 | $153,900 | $45,859 | 45.2 |
| Lake City | 829 | $170,300 | $74,583 | 47.5 |
| McBain | 637 | $141,700 | $47,083 | 37.8 |
| Norwich | 631 | $170,100 | $58,750 | 47.5 |
| Bloomfield | 574 | $193,100 | $73,295 | 36.0 |
| Pioneer | 508 | $133,300 | $42,417 | 44.6 |
People and housing
| Missaukee County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,400 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $891 | $955 |
| Median household income | $66,194 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 43.3 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
4,213 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,075 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 164 storm events in Missaukee County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Missaukee County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).